News Corp considering F1 motor racing bid: Source
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is in the early stages of talks about forming a consortium to acquire control of Formula One motor racing, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR President Helton discusses points system
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR President Mike Helton strongly indicated the points system used since 1975 will be scrapped for a simpler scoring method.
• Dearmon column: Slot car racing in the 1960s
In the early 1960s, slot car racing was a very popular sport among young people. Stock car racing was just beginning to get going in earnest. Car racing was getting famous because of some of the racing legends of the day. Young boys were watching and …
Auto racing news and notes
Times wires Friday, August 27, 2010 Yep, him again: Busch wins trucks JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch withstood two late challenges for the lead from Todd Bodine , and hung on to win Friday night’s NASCAR truck series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime. The Chicagoland 225 victory was Busch’s second straight in trucks at Chicagoland, his fourth series win in 2010 and 20th of his career. And it …